Treating lymphedema with surgery: What to expect - 02/2017
Treating lymphedema with surgery: What to expect
Abstract
This handout explains how lymphedema is assessed and how it may be treated with surgery. It describes different surgeries that may be used: lymphaticovenular anastamosis (LVA), vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) and liposuction.
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2017
Revision Date
02/2017
General Subject
Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Lymphedema
Languages
English
Record ID
4524